KC certification services

Demonstrate compliance with the KC standard to export your products to South Korea.
Regulatory Compliance

What is the KC certification?

The KC (Korea Certification) mark is a product safety standard that signifies compliance with South Korea’s requirements for electrical and electronic equipment. OEMs and component manufacturers that intend to sell their products, vehicles or equipment in the country must demonstrate compliance by undergoing the KC certification process.

TÜV SÜD’s KC certification services ensure that your products comply with relevant requirements and successfully gain Korean market access. This includes facility verification, registration with the government, and conformity checks.

Why KC certification is important

South Korea is one of the world’s leading markets for electrical and electronic equipment and devices. The country may deny entry to products without KC certification, and authorities could penalise manufacturers whose non-certified products are found on the market.

Testing your products for KC compliance ensures legal market access to South Korea, as well as acceptance by electronic product buyers. Partnering with TÜV SÜD as an independent testing and certification body minimises costs and risk for your business.

How TÜV SÜD can help you with receiving KC certification

TÜV SÜD is one of the world’s leading product testing companies and has worked in the South Korean market since 1994. We have extensive knowledge and experience of the country’s approval processes.

Our holistic third-party testing and verification services ensure your products comply with applicable KC certification requirements. Our network of accredited, state-of-the-art testing laboratories test a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment and devices to KC Mark requirements, guaranteeing rapid access to South Korea’s 50 million consumers.

We maintain an active Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL), Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR), and Korea Testing Certification (KTC). Our safety and EMC testing results are recognised by KTL, KTC, and KTR in support of your KC certification applications.

TÜV SÜD is also authorised to perform factory inspections for KC compliance with applicable safety criteria.

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Partner with us to gain KC certification for successful entering the South Korean market.

What our KC certification services include

Our facilities in South Korea and our global laboratory network provide a comprehensive range of services to ensure your products comply with KC certification requirements. Our services include:

  • Factory inspection – We inspect and audit your production equipment and processes to ensure compliance with applicable safety criteria.
  • Documentation – We review the scope and content of your documentation and advise of any changes necessary to ensure compliance.
  • Product testing – TÜV SÜD testing laboratories conduct all types of product testing related to South Korea requirements for KC certification.
  • Notification support – We support you with the management of the component specifications, information check and any notification of specifications.
  • Post-certification surveillance – We support you with the verification of continued compliance with regular factory inspections and market surveillance. We help to ensure Conformity of Production (CoP).
  • Multi regulation management – We offer support with KC certification compliance requirements in conjunction with other international regulations and standards.

How our KC certification services apply to industries

Consumer products and retail

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KC certification proves compliance with South Korean regulations, safeguarding consumers and ensuring your products can be legally sold on the South Korean market.

Automotive

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KC certification ensures that vehicles and components meet high safety, environmental, and performance standards. Obtaining a KC mark allows OEMs and vehicle manufacturers to access the South Korean vehicle market. The list of automotive components that need to be certified includes rear reflectors, sheets and plates, rear safety guards, brake hoses and linings, seat belts, safety tripods, glazing, reflecting bands, wheels and head lights.

Manufacturing

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KC certification is essential for manufacturers as it verifies that products meet specific standards set by regulatory authorities. This facilitates market access so goods can be sold legally in South Korea, helping your business grow.

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